Bard College was founded during the dreadful times of the Civil War with the purpose of preserving liberal education in the United States. After one and a half centuries, it appears that Bard is continuing to function well as a conservatory for liberal arts. Over the years, the college has been a breeding ground for several luminaries of the arts and a safe haven for intellectual thinking. In a message, the college president, Leon Botstein has stated that the questions that should be asked to prospective students are "What issues interest you? What kinds of things would you like to study? What would you like to know more about?" This clarifies the position of the college. Bard does not aim to prepare students for a career, unless the student is sure to enjoy that career.
The diversity of the student pool at Bard is an important factor to consider for me. 23% of the student body happens to be international. This would surely provide an opportunity to exchange a broad range of ideas and viewpoints in the process of studying. Bard definitely offers international education in its truest sense. When looking through the Bard website, I found another noteworthy issue. It would be delightful to study economics, my primary subject of interest at Bard as a result of its association with the Levy Economics Institute. Resources offered at this institute significantly help students fulfill their academic potential.
As a citizen of the world, it is heart-warming to hear about Bard's commitment towards sustainability. Efforts by the Bard Office of Sustainability to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 are a laudable initiative. The opportunity to work on school-run farms provides students with an opportunity to learn the complexities of producing foodstuffs, and this in turn can make them value their food even more and not take their meals for granted.
Bard lies in the picturesque Hudson River Valley. Four years amidst the natural beauty of the region can be a great experience for those born and brought up between giant blocks of concrete. A vibrant social scene must also be appreciated, with concerts and exhibitions being held frequently. I am also pleased to hear about the community and political activism that students engage in. It is impressive that students have promoted international peace through activities at the Darfur Action Campaign and the Free Tibet Club.
I strongly believe that at Bard, I can find what I so long for, that is freedom of speech, thought and association at its highest level; to put it all together, a true liberal experience. Therefore, with absolutely no hesitation, I am sending my application for admission to the class of 2017.
The diversity of the student pool at Bard is an important factor to consider for me. 23% of the student body happens to be international. This would surely provide an opportunity to exchange a broad range of ideas and viewpoints in the process of studying. Bard definitely offers international education in its truest sense. When looking through the Bard website, I found another noteworthy issue. It would be delightful to study economics, my primary subject of interest at Bard as a result of its association with the Levy Economics Institute. Resources offered at this institute significantly help students fulfill their academic potential.
As a citizen of the world, it is heart-warming to hear about Bard's commitment towards sustainability. Efforts by the Bard Office of Sustainability to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 are a laudable initiative. The opportunity to work on school-run farms provides students with an opportunity to learn the complexities of producing foodstuffs, and this in turn can make them value their food even more and not take their meals for granted.
Bard lies in the picturesque Hudson River Valley. Four years amidst the natural beauty of the region can be a great experience for those born and brought up between giant blocks of concrete. A vibrant social scene must also be appreciated, with concerts and exhibitions being held frequently. I am also pleased to hear about the community and political activism that students engage in. It is impressive that students have promoted international peace through activities at the Darfur Action Campaign and the Free Tibet Club.
I strongly believe that at Bard, I can find what I so long for, that is freedom of speech, thought and association at its highest level; to put it all together, a true liberal experience. Therefore, with absolutely no hesitation, I am sending my application for admission to the class of 2017.
